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SigFTW · 08-20-2013, 11:33 AM

I was at a junkyard and they had some 86 suburban doors that the guy said would fit my 1979 C10, I was not a 100% sure and passed on the doors.

What year range and models are acceptable to fit a 1979 C10 doors?

frog210 · 08-20-2013, 11:49 AM

I think there is minor thickness differences, but they should interchange, my 74 has 87 doors on it, no problem they open and close perfectly
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79Betty · 08-20-2013, 12:04 PM

73-87 will fit but 73-75 have different door panels and 80 -87 have thinner glass. The shell is all the same but minor differences in them. Those doors will work though.
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Brockwaykid · 08-20-2013, 02:21 PM

73-76 have their own panels, along with 77-80 having their own. 81-92 have the same panels i believe... All the doors are very similar, with only the inside face being different for the smaller/larger interior panels.
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SigFTW · 08-20-2013, 02:36 PM

Thanks for all the clarification.

Will the panels from 1979 fit an 81-92 door?

Jonboy · 08-20-2013, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SigFTW

Thanks for all the clarification.

Will the panels from 1979 fit an 81-92 door?

Yes. The door is the same from '77 to '87 on trucks, 77-91 on Blazer/Jimmy, Suburban, and Crew Cabs.

SigFTW · 08-20-2013, 02:47 PM

Thanks, now I have a full understanding of the doors!!

motornut · 08-20-2013, 09:02 PM

i used 89 parts in my 78 doors
glass,vents,panels,pull handles
only thing i found was the older years used metal rod clips
newer ones used plastic holders at rod ends....you'll see

08-20-2013, 11:33 AM	#1
SigFTW Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 96	Donors Doors, what year range will fit a 79 C10? I was at a junkyard and they had some 86 suburban doors that the guy said would fit my 1979 C10, I was not a 100% sure and passed on the doors. What year range and models are acceptable to fit a 1979 C10 doors?

08-20-2013, 11:49 AM	#2
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: Donors Doors, what year range will fit a 79 C10? I think there is minor thickness differences, but they should interchange, my 74 has 87 doors on it, no problem they open and close perfectly Posted via Mobile Device __________________ San Antonio, TEXAS -Frog -I'm a valet and well I've driven BMWs, Mercedes, Porsche,Bentlys, fiats, Hondas, etc and well even do I like a few features, I love my shortbed, it dosent bore me out, just press on the gas and you'll remember why you love it.

08-20-2013, 12:04 PM	#3
79Betty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 948	Re: Donors Doors, what year range will fit a 79 C10? 73-87 will fit but 73-75 have different door panels and 80 -87 have thinner glass. The shell is all the same but minor differences in them. Those doors will work though. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ When in doubt, throttle it out! 1974 Chevrolet Custom K20 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10

08-20-2013, 02:21 PM	#4
Brockwaykid Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Granville NY Posts: 241	Re: Donors Doors, what year range will fit a 79 C10? 73-76 have their own panels, along with 77-80 having their own. 81-92 have the same panels i believe... All the doors are very similar, with only the inside face being different for the smaller/larger interior panels. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff Shaw 2003 Chevy 2500HD LB7 Duramax

08-20-2013, 02:36 PM	#5
SigFTW Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 96	Re: Donors Doors, what year range will fit a 79 C10? Thanks for all the clarification. Will the panels from 1979 fit an 81-92 door?

08-20-2013, 02:47 PM	#7
SigFTW Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 96	Re: Donors Doors, what year range will fit a 79 C10? Thanks, now I have a full understanding of the doors!!

08-20-2013, 09:02 PM	#8
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Donors Doors, what year range will fit a 79 C10? i used 89 parts in my 78 doors glass,vents,panels,pull handles only thing i found was the older years used metal rod clips newer ones used plastic holders at rod ends....you'll see __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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